All correspondence must be made through the Vendor Portal. Specifications include, but are not limited to: MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPED AREAS AND MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM, H-2 FREEWAY, WAIAWA INTERCHANGE TO WAIKAKALAUA BRIDGE; The scope of work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the maintenance of certain designated landscaped areas, including applicable planter boxes within the highway right-of-way and maintenance, repair and inspection of irrigation system. (A) MOWING. All turf shall be mowed uniformly at the required frequency stated in the Task and Frequency Matrix, Maintenance of Landscaped Areas. During long dry periods, if directed by the State in writing, grass height may govern mowing frequency. The turf height shall be from one and one-half (1-1/2) inch to two (2) inches on medians and areas with foot traffic and four (4) to six (6) inches on other open areas along the highway for erosion control. Remove all litter and debris prior to mowing. A bag chute shall be used to remove excess cuttings, or the area may be raked. (B) EDGING AND TRIMMING OF GRASS. Edging and trimming of all turf cover along sidewalks, roadways, expansion joints and cracks, plant beds or structures shall be incidental to turf mowing. Monofilament line trimmers shall not be used around the base of the trees unless a tree guard is installed. Chemical edging is unacceptable. Conspicuous and deleterious weeds shall be cut at the ground line. (C) WEEDING. Weeds shall be considered as any undesirable plants not originally planted and noxious vegetation shall be defined by the “Hawaii Invasive Species Council List of Plant Species Designated as Noxious Weeds for Eradication or Control Purposes by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (06/18/1992).” All pavement expansion joints and cracks are to be maintained free of weeds. (D) EDGING AND TRIMMING OF VINES AND GROUND COVER (AS APPLICABLE). Vines and ground cover shall be edged and/or trimmed by the best horticultural practice as required to maintain a neat appearance and safe roadway. Vines or ground cover shall not be allowed to overgrow shrubbery, signs, streetlights, fences, valve boxes, guardrails or other structures unless otherwise instructed.
